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Is there anyway to breastfeed and resume taking adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine)?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Yes: Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) in normal therapeutic doses is considered relatively safe durin breast feeding.Some infants may become irritable, lose weight or not sleep because of increased sensitivity, but most do not. See: hale t, medications and mother's milk, 15ed, 322-323, 2012.

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Answered 3/20/2018

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A member asked:

Is there anyway to breastfeed and resume taking adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Hutchman and another doctor agreed

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Im still confused about the oral fluid test my dr had me take for my adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine). Is the purpose to make sure im taking my medication or to tell how much of my medication im taking?